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Australian Healthcare Week 2024: register for your free pass

21 February, 2024

With more than 150 leading health sector speakers, over 100 sessions and two deep-dive master classes, AHW 2024 has something for everyone.


Recommendations released: Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review

13 February, 2024

The Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review addresses the urgent need for Australia to boost its STEM workforce — specifically by increasing diversity and inclusion.


International keynote to headline Accreditation Matters 2024

08 February, 2024 | Supplied by: NATA

The landmark two-day conference will focus on the crucial role accreditation and conformity assessment play in trade, construction, health and safety.


Built for the future: KAESER Australia unveils new facility in Vic

01 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia

The 4500 m2, $15 million facility features various innovations that echo KAESER's emphasis on sustainability.


Melanoma pioneers named 2024 Australians of the Year

29 January, 2024

Professors Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer have jointly won the 2024 Australian of Year award for their pioneering work in the treatment of melanoma.


La Trobe spinout to commercialise novel microscope slides

26 January, 2024

The NanoMslide is a nanofabricated microscope slide that uses colour contrast to easily and quickly identify abnormal cells in a suspect sample.


Pass the Australian Research Council Amendment Bill, says STA

24 January, 2024

Science & Technology Australia has asked parliament to pass the bill with the inclusion of a handful of small but significant amendments.


Anonymising applications benefits early-career researchers

18 January, 2024

Anonymising applications removes access to information that can lead to psychological biases, offering a fairer assessment for all applicants.


NHMRC awards $647m to health and medical researchers

19 December, 2023

The NHMRC is investing $379m through its Investigator Grant scheme and $268m through its Ideas Grant scheme, to support health and medical research leaders.


Scholarships and fellowships to support women in science

06 December, 2023

ATSE has announced 116 scholarships as part of the Elevate: Boosting women in STEM program, while the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science initiative honoured five female scientists from Australia and New Zealand.


New legislation to end political interference in the ARC

30 November, 2023

Minister for Education Jason Clare has introduced legislation into parliament to abolish the ministerial veto on Australian Research Council (ARC) grants.


Outgoing STA CEO praises Industry Growth Program

29 November, 2023

The $392 million government program aims to support innovative startups and small businesses to scale their operations with economy-boosting R&D.


Oceanographer named NSW Scientist of the Year, nominations open for PM's Prizes

22 November, 2023

Professor Trevor McDougall was recognised for his contribution to our understanding of the fundamental physics of the ocean.


Report released into Qld's "flawed" DNA extraction method

21 November, 2023 by Lauren Davis

The report found that Project 13, which introduced automated DNA extraction methods to the Queensland Health forensics laboratory, was a "fatally flawed" project.


Asbestos testing in Victoria bolstered by new MoU

20 November, 2023 | Supplied by: NATA

The National Association of Testing Authorities has signed an MoU with the Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency to ensure the reliability of asbestos testing in government buildings.


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